HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED: split-screen on PC and Steam Deck

Sep 30, 2021
2+players

PC
PS5
Xbox
Switch

Everyone

Racing · Arcade · Driving

Collect the best vehicles in the Hot Wheels™ universe, build spectacular tracks and dive into breathtaking races.

81%Very positive5,400 Steam reviewsOpenCritic 74 · 58% of critics recommendSteam Deck verified

Who can play

Store

Split-screen on PC. Steam lists 2-player local. Xbox lists 2-player local play. Nintendo lists 2 players on one console. Not confirmed on PS5, Xbox and Switch.
Online on PC. How many can join is not confirmed. Xbox lists 12-player online play. Nintendo lists 12-player online play. Not confirmed on PS5, Xbox and Switch.
Crossplay is not confirmed.
Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

How it plays

Good with kids

Is it good

81%

Very positive on Steam

of 5,400 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

Steam Deck Verified

Every way to play together

Steam lists split-screen and online multiplayer for PC. Player counts and console play are not confirmed yet. 81% positive of 5,400 Steam reviews.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
2+players, split-screen, versus
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
2+players, versus
- Xbox
Xbox Series X|SStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
2+players
Same room, own screens
Not confirmed
Online
12+players
- Switch
Nintendo SwitchStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
2+players on one console
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
12+players
- PS5, not confirmed
Not confirmed: available, how it plays together is not checked yet

Play modes here come from the Steam, Xbox and Nintendo store listings, which give no player limits. Console play modes are not confirmed yet. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: Milestone S.r.l.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Series: Hot Wheels
Released: Sep 30, 2021 on PC
Controllers: Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
Languages: Text in 14 languages
Age rating: Everyone (ESRB)

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED split-screen?: Yes. Split-screen versus on PC. Not confirmed yet on PS5, Xbox and Switch.; One of 262 split-screen games
Is HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED crossplay?: Crossplay not yet confirmed.
Do you need two copies of HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED?: On one screen, one copy is enough. No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
What platforms is HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED on?: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
Does HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED work on Steam Deck?: Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED free?: No, it's a paid game.

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